Lake Anna, Virginia
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Frequently asked questions

Everything guests ask before a trip, from experience level and kids to gear, weather, tipping and cancellations.

Getting started

What if I've never fished before?
No problem. Our guides enjoy teaching anglers of every experience level, from complete beginners to seasoned fishermen. On a bass trip you will learn techniques as you go; on a striper or crappie trip the guide handles bait and setup so you can focus on the fight.
We love taking kids fishing. We generally recommend ages 5 and up, but it depends on the child. Guides handle casting, baiting and coaching as needed so kids can focus on having fun. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Bass if you like to stay active, cast lures and learn. Striper for hard fights and larger groups. Crappie for a relaxed day and a cooler of good eating

Trips and groups

How many people can you take?
Bass trips run from high performance bass boats and are limited to 3 anglers so everyone has room to cast. Striper trips run from a pontoon or bass boat for up to 4 anglers, occasionally 5. Crappie trips run from our pontoon for up to 5. Larger groups can book multiple boats.
Bass and crappie trips are half day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours). Striper trips run 6 to 8 hours. We also offer 2 and 3 hour fishing lessons and half or full day lake breakdowns for anglers who fish on their own.
Harvest is welcome and good for the fishery, within Virginia limits. Crappie and striper are excellent eating, so bring a cooler. For largemouth we ask that you release anything over 16 inches so tournament class bass stay in the lake.

Gear and the day itself

What's included, and what should I bring?
We provide premium rods, reels, tackle, bait when applicable and all required safety equipment. Bring what you would normally pack for a day on the water, weather appropriate clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, food and drinks. You are welcome to bring your own gear too.
Anglers 16 and older need a valid Virginia freshwater fishing license, which you can buy online from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources before your trip. Your guide will confirm the current requirement when you book.
Your guide confirms the meeting spot and launch ramp with your booking. All you need to bring is yourself, your license, weather appropriate clothing and any food and drinks.

Weather, deposits and tipping

What happens if the weather is bad?
Safety is always the priority. We fish in rain and wind, so trips are only cancelled for unsafe conditions such as lightning, heavy downpours or high sustained winds. If we cancel for weather we will reschedule first, and refund in full if no new date works.
A $100 deposit reserves your trip and is fully refundable up to 48 hours before it starts. Cancellations inside 48 hours forfeit the deposit; same day cancellations and no shows are charged the full trip price. Life happens, and we will work with you on rescheduling whenever we can.
Tips are never required but always appreciated for a great day on the water. If you would like to, 15 to 20% of the trip price is customary.
Yes. Gift cards work for any trip and are a popular present for the angler in your life. Buy a gift card.